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Old 11-28-2007 | 01:25 PM
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lemoyne
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Default RE: Overloading sidelocks

First of the differance between high carbon alloy steel and the stuff they use in muzzle loader barrels [which grades between a forging and mild low carbon is tremendous.
Second the breach plug is only held in by threads which will shear under the right amount of stress. It is call a form of polish cannon.
Third the threads on the nipple are down right tiny, anipple in the eye at 1500fps will not make your day. Lee
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